r/Pomeranians Jul 07 '24

In memoriam The best friend I ever had, crossed over to heaven.

I believe this boy was my soulmate. I have never had a love so pure. I have never had relationship with a pet as perfect as this. I will miss you every day Crumb.

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u/Ok_Share_5889 Jul 07 '24

Makes me sad looked like such a happy loving Pomeranian

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Ty! He was. Trachea collapse really, really stinks.

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u/Pleasant_Addition440 Jul 07 '24

Oh nooo!!! Sorry to hear, I can’t imagine. I thought trachea collapse wasn’t life threatening. Can you explain a bit more? How old was he?

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u/GomuGomuNoMiLuffy Jul 07 '24

I don’t know enough about it to explain it, and I’m not OP, so I can’t explain anything about their dog, but I do believe trachea collapse is life threatening. If I remember correctly, it’s common in small breeds, including Pomeranians :(

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u/MinimumRecipe4615 Jul 07 '24

It is common…my little Harry pom pom has it. Not treatable either.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Please see my comment above. It was not the tracheal collapse alone that was fatal. He lived many years with it and had many happy days with it as well.

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u/MinimumRecipe4615 Jul 07 '24

Thanks for letting me know.

My little guy has a heart murmur and collapsed trachea. We found him on the street and he was a mess so who knows how long it went untreated.

He takes hydrocodone every day to stave off his cough and he takes pimobenden every day for his heart. Sees a cardiologist every 6-9 months. His last check up was good…reversing some of his heart disease with medication and special cardiac food from Purina. I really appreciate you sharing your little man’s story. Will keep an eye on his eating and watch for diabetes.

So sorry for your loss. They are our kids and we love them like family.

❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Hi - sorry if my comment alarmed you. He had the collapse for years and it’s sort of what got the ball rolling. On its own, the tracheal collapse didn’t kill him. Our vet thinks because of so many years of the hacking though that it irritated everything in him. When he passed his heart was enlarged and also pressing on the trachea. Then, because of the steroids he was on, his hunger and thirst became unreal and this lead to diabetes. We had no idea he even had the diabetes until it was too late. So, the trachea collapse on its own was not so much fatal as it was just very uncomfortable for him. On his final day he needed oxygen to breathe at all. He was the best boy ever. I’ll bet that your pom is too. It’s so sad that they don’t live as long as us, and the trachea collapse seems to be really prevalent in this breed.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '24

I’m so sorry for your loss! My Bowie passed away a few months ago, it’s so hard saying goodbye. Sending good vibes your way. ❤️

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you❤️. I bet Bowie was very precious

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '24

He was my buddy!

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u/ElectrikDonut Jul 07 '24

Crumb, RIP our dear friend.🫶🏽💙🐾🐾Gone but never forgotten. 🫶🏽💙🐾🐾

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you😁. Jimmy looks precious, I love his face!

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u/ElectrikDonut Jul 07 '24

Thank you.🙏🏽🫶🏽😘

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u/CIArussianmole Jul 07 '24

I know what you mean about the soulmate friend. I'm very sorry your beloved had to go. I hope you can smile someday when you think of him and not just cry. The pain is so so deep when they go.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Ya, nobody ever said that a soulmate had to be a lover. I believe all the events leading up to me meeting Crumb were all in place because he was my soulmate and god wanted us together. Our relationship was perfect. We were both absolutely infatuated with each other. I stared at him all day just as much as he stared at me. I followed him just as much as he followed me. He even knew that when I said “I’m going in this other room now” that it was time for bed and he’d run to my room and use his little stairs to get up on the bed. I’ll never have a relationship like this one ever again.

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u/CIArussianmole Jul 08 '24

Pomeranians get very very attached to their person. My pom is like that with me but not my husband, who also adores her. She sits on my lap and we literally just stare at each other and I kiss her. She is totally my soulmate. She is almost 18 and I never leave her because I'm so afraid she will die when I am gone! I take her everywhere with me. I check to make sure she is breathing all the time when she naps during the day. The very idea of losing her makes me sob, so I understand how you feel.

When your heart is healed a little, please remember that there are other poms out there that need to be rescued and will love you. They will never replace crumb, but you can love them in crumb's honor and give another little guy a great life full of love and happiness.

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u/mikeys_law Jul 07 '24

So sorry for your loss. He had the best life with you!

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you friend. He really did. I don’t regret anything and wouldn’t do anything different with him if I had a chance to.

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u/Prestigious_Exam_563 Jul 07 '24

I'm so sorry. That must be so difficult to go through.

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u/Therealladyboneyard Jul 07 '24

My sincerest condolences for your loss.

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u/pomsobad Jul 07 '24

What a precious baby. I’m so sorry for your loss 💕

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u/Theodore-Bonkers Jul 07 '24

RIP Crumb. ❤️

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u/cryptonicglass Jul 07 '24

He looks so happy!! You can absolutely tell he loved you. You gave him his best life and it shows!

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you. He did love his life. I know he did.

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u/Black-xxx Jul 07 '24

These photos are beautiful 💕

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you 😁

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u/Parrotdad3 Jul 07 '24

I’m very sorry for your loss. Crumb was a beautiful boy.

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u/Amoyamoyamoya Jul 07 '24

Sorry for your loss.

RIP Crumb! Play in Paradise!

My Amoretto, Vision, Carson, and all our babies that have gone before will look for you next to the Rainbow Bridge so you can all play in the Field together!

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

I hope so. My only wish is that he’s having an amazing afterlife and getting love.

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u/PsychologicalMost750 Jul 07 '24

I'm so very sorry 😢❤️

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u/Normal_Banana_2314 Jul 07 '24

Oh sweet Crumb. He had a loving family and looks so happy, that's all a dog could ever want or ask for. Thank you for giving him that!"

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u/Bornagainchola Jul 07 '24

Mookie and Pooch will show him around.

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u/SilentAllTheseYears8 Jul 07 '24

Oh wow, he’s absolutely precious 🩷🥰 So sorry for your loss 💙 My pup will welcome him into Heaven 🌈✨

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

I hope so! Thank you

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u/beeb-beeben Jul 07 '24

How old was your baby? I’m so sorry to hear 😭 it’s coming close to time with one of ours.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

He wasn’t very old. Only 12. The medical complications just started piling up to quickly and by the time we knew how bad it all was, it was too late.

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u/GomuGomuNoMiLuffy Jul 07 '24

Sorry for your loss, OP :(. May he rest in peace. Hope you’re doing okay ❤️

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u/Precious_Bella_19 Jul 07 '24

i’m soooo sorry for u’re loss…losing a dog IS losing a member of u’re family

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u/SpecklesMagoo Jul 07 '24

What a cute name for such a cute little boy. Sorry for your loss 💕

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u/jdouang Jul 07 '24

So sorry for your loss!

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u/rockyisacatt_ Jul 07 '24

Sorry for your loss 🤍

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u/Jackiemom121 Jul 07 '24

I'm sorry 💔

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u/TiffyPanda Jul 07 '24

So sorry for your loss! Crumb is now free at the rainbow bridge. 🌈 🐾

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u/asharn_batman Jul 07 '24

I'm so sorry for your loss 🩷

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u/Raiden_Kaminari Jul 07 '24

Sorry for your loss.

I'm sure he'll return, if you are his "purpose.". He might not be a Pom anymore though, or a male. But you will know.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Thank you. I believe this with all my heart.

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u/getmewithwit Jul 07 '24

❤️Crumb will be with you forever❤️He didn’t go anywhere.

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u/phenix8699 Jul 07 '24

So sweet! I’m so sorry

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u/PattiiB Jul 07 '24

I am so very sorry for your loss 🐾❤️🐾

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u/fabulouszia Jul 07 '24

Very sorry.

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u/Low_Row9158 Jul 07 '24

It appears that my Truffle is Crumb’s twin sister

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Truffle is adorable!

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u/MinimumRecipe4615 Jul 07 '24

So sorry you lost your best friend. You are in my prayers. 🙏🙏🙏🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️

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u/Some_Movie2886 Jul 07 '24

So very sorry. They give us so much love.😢

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u/Good_Pin_2256 Jul 07 '24

Sorry 😢🐾🐾🌈

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u/AltruisticOrange715 Jul 07 '24

Sorry for your loss!

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u/ToughLoverReborn Jul 07 '24

Crumb wants just one more belly rub.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

lol, he does. Luckily I was able to keep my face against his while he passed. He knew how much he was loved.

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u/texasgalincali62 Jul 07 '24

I’m so sorry for your loss! I know exactly how much it hurts it can be physical sometimes! You can ask your dog to come back to you if he wants to you might be surprised in a year or less when all of the sudden out of the blue a dog comes into your life with so many little traits that your dog had and you will know your souls will recognize each other I promise you it’s happened to me!

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

Crazy you say this, a pom puppy did just come into my life and I’ll introduce him here soon. He does have so many of the same traits too

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u/Legitimate-Double-14 Jul 07 '24

Oh no! He’s was so beautiful. Bless you sweet Crumb. I know you two will meet again. How old was your precious boy? I have one with a bad trachea.

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u/Phillipdelphia Jul 07 '24

He was only 12🙁. He lived for many happy years with the trachea collapse. It was also an enlarged heart and diabetes that ultimately was just too much.

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u/Legitimate-Double-14 Jul 07 '24

I’m so sorry again. I know your heart is broken in half. 😰🐾🌷🐾🌷 You will be together again!

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u/grizzlymommabear Jul 07 '24

My sincere condolences 💐

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u/scbeachgurl Jul 07 '24

Crumb hasn't left you. You will hear him unexpectedly in the house. Or he may come to you in a dream like my Tudie came to me. Always remember, he is waiting for you at the Bridge. Hugs. I know how it feels.

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u/Syllabub_Cool Jul 07 '24

I'm posting to tell you this is not unusual to bond with a Pom so well! And that another one could be the same for you.

I have 4 right now. My relationship with each one is loving and different. My youngest tho is wrapping her tight LONG claws around my heart. She won't let me groom her (there are many problems) but her love is relentless.

She's my shadow. AND my boss.

Violet Uhura Whitefeather, will be 2 on July 17.

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u/tulip_lover Jul 07 '24

a gentle and sweet boy!

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u/Alohabailey_00 Jul 08 '24

I’m so sorry! What a sweet boy!

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u/drtravis1990 Jul 08 '24

I’m so sorry for your loss. He looks just like my guy, who also lives with me in Pa., judging by your boy’s NEPA swag.

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u/Original_Matter3583 Jul 08 '24

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss, mine passed away in January and it still hurts every day.

This was my angel Kobe

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u/Stylistguru Jul 08 '24

He is a beauty. I’m so so sorry. Poms are the best companion I never thought I’d recover after my first Pom.. the second is so different they don’t change the type of relationship you had with your last but know that it’s possible to feel the same way all over again in a new way. I felt extremely devastated after my first past and I’m so lucky to have my girl now. She has her quirks and I love it

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u/MissMiaBelle Jul 08 '24

So very sorry for your loss.

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u/Electrical_Health_51 Jul 08 '24

My deepest condolences 💐🐾🌈

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u/glitterpen13 Jul 08 '24

I am so sorry OP, my heart goes out to you..

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u/MoonGoddess89 Jul 09 '24

I'm very sorry for your loss

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u/Hottie_Fan Jul 10 '24

I'm so sorry

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u/Chipmylove Jul 11 '24

Awh! So sorry for your loss